"Dan Welch" wrote in
"Victoria Clare" wrote ..
"Dan Welch" wrote
It is extremely poorly
drained and normally has some standing water if it's rained in the
last few days. I've put some raspberry canes in that general area but
have avoided the waterlogged area. What plants really like very wet
soil?

Have been doing some research into this for my sister, who has a very damp
field and wishes for a fruit orchard.
At the moment we are thinking Quinces - Cydonia oblonga. Gives you your
fruit and likes wet soil, if you have space for it?
Victoria

I'm not really sure about what a quince *is* so I'll have to do some
research - but it sounds like it might be an answer...
thanks! dan

How to grow:
http://www.agroforestry.co.uk/ansample.html

Wonderful things quinces. make jelly, crumbles, pies with the fruit :~))
Recipes: http://www.foodlovers.co.nz/features/quince.php
Jenny